Headgear with hidden storage compartments

ABSTRACT

A headgear includes a plurality of panels on an interior surface, each panel separated from its immediately adjacent panels by a pair of seams. A compartment fabric covers a first panel and a second panel of the plurality of panels to form a compartment between the interior surface of the headgear and the compartment fabric. The compartment fabric is attached to a first seam of the first panel and a second seam of the second panel and includes a compartment seam that runs parallel to a middle seam that attaches the first panel and the second panel. The headgear further includes a closing mechanism positioned beneath a headband and that attaches to the compartment fabric to enable sealing of the compartment.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation-in-part application under 35 U.S.C. § 120 of currently pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/902,418, filed Jun. 16, 2020, and issued on Nov. 15, 2022, as U.S. Pat. No. 11,497,269, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.

FIELD

The present disclosure is in the field of headgear. More particularly, the present disclosure teaches systems and methods of placing a compartment on an inside surface of the headgear with an opening below a headband, making detection of the compartment difficult.

BACKGROUND

Hats, caps, and other headgear are used for a variety of reasons, including protection against weather conditions, ceremonial reasons, such as university graduation, religious reasons, safety, or as a fashion accessory. A primary use of headgear is to shade the face and shoulders from the sun, protect against sun and rain and keep the head and ears warm. Some hats are worn for ornamental purposes and to communicate rank or position. Hats may also be used for storage of personal items with storage in a visor of a hat or attached to an exterior area of the hat.

SUMMARY

In one aspect herein, a headgear includes a plurality of contiguous triangular panels disposed in an interior surface of the headgear, each triangular panel attached to its immediately adjacent triangular panels by a pair of seams. The headgear includes a compartment fabric that forms a compartment between an interior surface of the headgear and the compartment fabric, wherein the compartment fabric is attached to a first top seam of a first triangular panel of the plurality of triangular panels and a second bottom seam of a second triangular panel of the plurality of triangular panels and covers the first and second triangular panels, and wherein the compartment fabric includes a compartment seam that runs parallel to a middle seam between the first triangular panel and the second triangular panel. The headgear includes a closing mechanism attached to the compartment fabric and positioned at a panel edge along a circumference edge enabling sealing of the compartment.

In another aspect described herein, a headgear includes a plurality of panels disposed in an interior surface of the headgear, and a compartment fabric that covers at a first panel and at least a second, contiguous panel of the plurality of panels to form a compartment between the interior surface of the headgear and the compartment fabric, wherein the compartment fabric includes at least one compartment seam that runs parallel to a middle seam that attaches the first panel to the second, contiguous panel.

In another aspect described herein, a headgear includes a plurality of contiguous panels disposed in the headgear, each panel separated from its immediately adjacent panels by a pair of seams. The headgear includes a compartment fabric that covers at least a first, second and third panels of the plurality of contiguous panels to form a compartment between an interior surface of the headgear and the compartment fabric, wherein the compartment fabric includes a first compartment seam that runs parallel to a first middle seam between the first panel and the second panel and a second compartment seam that runs parallel to a second middle seam between the second panel and the third panel.

In one or more of the above aspects, the compartment fabric is attached to the circumference edge of the headgear.

In one or more of the above aspects, the vertices of the plurality of triangular panels meet at a center point of the headgear, and the edges opposite the vertices of each of the plurality of triangular panels are positioned along the circumference edge of the headgear.

In one or more of the above aspects, the closing mechanism is one of: a zipper, a hook and loop fastener device, at least one button, or at least one snap.

In one or more of the above aspects, the closing mechanism is positioned beneath a headband attached to the circumference edge of the headgear.

In one or more of the above aspects, the second compartment fabric forms a second compartment between the interior surface of the headgear and the second compartment fabric, wherein the second compartment fabric is attached to a first top seam of a third triangular panel of the plurality of triangular panels and a second bottom seam of a fourth triangular panel of the plurality of triangular panels, and wherein the second compartment fabric includes a second compartment seam that runs parallel to a middle seam between the third triangular panel and the fourth triangular panel.

In one or more of the above aspects, the plurality of contiguous triangular panels includes at least four contiguous triangular panels.

In one or more of the above aspects, the compartment fabric includes a seam positioned parallel to the second middle seam of the contiguous first and second triangular panels.

In one or more of the above aspects, the at least one compartment fabric enabling sealing of the at least one compartment.

In one or more of the above aspects, the closing mechanism is positioned beneath a headband along a circumference edge of the interior surface of the headgear.

In one or more of the above aspects, the at least one compartment fabric is attached to the circumference edge of the interior surface of the headgear.

In one or more of the above aspects, the compartment fabric is attached to a first seam of the first panel and a second seam of the second panel.

In one or more of the above aspects, the plurality of panels are triangular shaped panels and the vertices of the plurality of panels meet at a center point of the headgear, and the panel edges opposite the vertices of the plurality of triangular panels are positioned along a circumference edge of the headgear.

In one or more of the above aspects, the second compartment fabric covers a third panel and a fourth panel of the plurality of panels to form a second compartment between the interior surface of the headgear and the second compartment fabric, wherein the second compartment fabric is attached to a first seam of the third panel and a second seam of the fourth panel, and wherein the second compartment fabric includes a second compartment seam that runs parallel to a middle seam between the third panel and the fourth panel. The compartment fabric is attached to a first seam of the first panel and a second seam of the third panel.

In one or more of the above aspects, a closing mechanism is attached to the compartment fabric enabling sealing of the compartment.

In one or more of the above aspects, a headband attaches to a circumferential edge of the headgear and folds inward over a bottom portion of the plurality of contiguous panels. The closing mechanism may be positioned beneath the headband.

In one or more of the above aspects, the plurality of contiguous panels are triangular shaped panels and wherein vertices of the plurality of contiguous triangular panels meet at a center point of the headgear and wherein panel edges opposite the vertices of the plurality of triangular panels are positioned along a circumference edge of the headgear.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a bottom-side view of an embodiment of a headgear.

FIG. 2 illustrates a bottom side view of an embodiment of the headgear including one or more compartments.

FIG. 3A illustrates a bottom-side view of an embodiment of the headgear with two compartments in a closed position.

FIG. 3B illustrates a bottom-side view of an embodiment of the headgear with the two compartments in an open position.

FIG. 3C illustrates a side perspective view of an embodiment of the headgear.

FIG. 3D illustrates a bottom-side view of an embodiment of the headgear with three compartments in an open position.

FIG. 4 illustrates a bottom-side view of another embodiment of a headgear with one or two compartments.

FIG. 5 illustrates a bottom-side view of another embodiment of a headgear with one or two compartments.

FIG. 6A illustrates a bottom-side view of another embodiment of a headgear with at least one compartment.

FIG. 6B illustrates a bottom-side view of another embodiment of a headgear with at least one compartment.

FIG. 6C illustrates a bottom-side view of another embodiment of a headgear with at least one compartment.

FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of fabric that may be used to form a compartment.

FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of fabric that may be used to form a compartment.

FIG. 9A illustrates an embodiment of a side perspective view of another type of headgear that may include one or more compartments.

FIG. 9B illustrates an embodiment of a bottom-side view of the another type of the headgear.

FIG. 10A illustrates an embodiment of a bottom perspective view of yet another type of headgear that may include one or more compartments.

FIG. 10B illustrates an embodiment of a bottom-side view of the yet another type of headgear that may include one or more compartments.

FIG. 11A illustrates an embodiment of a perspective view of yet another type of headgear that may include one or more compartments.

FIG. 11B illustrates an embodiment of a bottom-side view of the yet another type of headgear that may include one or more compartments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following description, specific details are given to provide a thorough understanding of the various aspects of the disclosure. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the aspects may be practiced without these specific details. Systems and methods described herein provide for at least one compartment unobtrusively attached to an inside surface of a headgear comprising a hat or cap. An opening for the compartment, such as a zipper or other closing device, is concealed below a headband surrounding the circumference edge of the headgear. The headband attaches to a circumferential edge of the headgear and folds inward over a bottom portion of the plurality of contiguous panels. The presence of the compartment in the headgear may therefore be difficult to detect, providing security for the user's valuables or other belongings held in the compartment.

FIG. 1 illustrates a bottom-side view of an embodiment of a headgear 100. The headgear 100 includes any type of headgear including one or more interior seamed panels. For example, in a baseball cap shown in FIG. 1 , the interior surface 102 is segmented into six triangular panels 110 a-f of approximately equal size, with three on each side of the headgear 100. As seen in FIG. 1 , each triangular panel 110 a-f is attached to its immediately adjacent triangular panels by two of the plurality of seams 120 a-b. For example, triangular panel 110 a is attached to its immediately adjacent triangular panels 110 f and 110 b by first seam 120 a and second seam 120 b, respectively. Triangular panel 110 b is attached to its immediately adjacent triangular panels 110 a and 110 c by second seam 120 b and third seam 120 c. Triangular panel 110 c is attached to its immediately adjacent triangular panels 110 b and 110 d by third seam 120 c and fourth seam 120 d. Triangular panel 110 d is attached to its immediately adjacent triangular panels 110 c and 110 e by fourth seam 120 d and fifth seam 120 e. Triangular panel 110 e is attached to its immediately adjacent triangular panels 110 d and 110 f by fifth seam 120 e and sixth seam 120 f. Triangular panel 110 f is attached to its immediately adjacent triangular panels 110 a and 110 e by first seam 120 a and sixth seam 120 f.

The vertices 150 a-e of the triangular panels 110 a-e meet at a center point 130 of the interior surface of the headgear. The center point 130 may include a button, snap, rivet, or other attachment piece. The opposing edge of each triangle panel 110, e.g., opposite its corresponding vertex 150, are positioned along the circumference edge 140 of the headgear 100.

FIG. 2 illustrates a bottom side view of the headgear 100 including one or more compartments 200. In this embodiment, each compartment 200 covers two contiguous triangle panels 110. Compartments 200 as provided in this embodiment do not overlap each other and each are situated on a right side or left side, i.e., a compartment 200 is not positioned partially on a right side and a left side. In this embodiment, a first compartment is positioned on a right side of the baseball-type cap 100 and/or a second compartment is positioned on a left side of the baseball-type cap 100.

For example, a compartment 200 a may be located on a left side of the headgear and cover the rear, left triangle panel 110 a and middle, left triangle panel 110 b, as denoted by a solid black line. Alternatively, a compartment 200 b may be located on the left side of the headgear and cover the front, left triangle panel 110 c and the middle, left triangle panel 110 b, as denoted by a dotted black line.

Alternatively or additionally, another compartment 200 c-d may be positioned on a right side of the headgear. The compartment 200 d may cover the rear, right triangle panel 110 f and middle, left triangle panel 110 e, as denoted by a solid black line. Alternatively, the compartment 200 c may cover the front, right triangle panel 110 d and the middle, right triangle panel 110 e, as denoted by a dotted black line. Thus, the possible compartments 200 a-d cover the front two pairs of triangular panels 110 b-c, 110 d-e on either side of the hat 100, each pair demarked by heavy dotted lines, and the rear two pairs of triangular panels 110 a-b, 110 e-f on either side of the hat 100, each pair demarked by solid lines. Thus, the headgear 100 may include only one compartment 200 a-d. Or the headgear 100 may include two compartments, a first compartment 200 a or 200 b on the left side and a second compartment 200 c or 200 d on the right side. The compartments 200 do not overlap in this embodiment.

FIG. 3A illustrates a bottom-side view of an embodiment of the headgear 100 with two compartments 200 a, 200 d in a closed position. As seen in FIG. 3A, the fabric 300 a of the first compartment 200 a includes a seam 310 a that runs parallel to the seam 120 b between the two contiguous panels 110 a-b. Similarly, the fabric 300 b of the second compartment 200 d includes a seam 310 b that runs parallel to the middle seam 120 f of the two contiguous panels 110 e-f. Thus, the seams 120 between panels 110 are either visible or concealed by a parallel seam 310 on the fabric 300 of a compartment 200. The fabric 300 a, 300 b of the compartments 200 a, 200 d may include a same fabric with a same color as the inside surface of the headgear, e.g., the same fabric as the triangular panels 110 a-f. The compartments 200 a, 200 d thus appear to be part of the inside surface of the headgear 100.

In one example, shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, a first closing mechanism 302 a is attached to the first compartment fabric 300 a and is positioned at the circumferential edges of the two contiguous panels 110 a-b along the circumference edge 140 enabling sealing of the first compartment 200 a. A second closing mechanism 302 b is attached to the second compartment fabric 300 b and is positioned at the circumferential edges of the two contiguous panels 110 e-f along the circumference edge 140 enabling sealing of the second compartment 200 d. The closing mechanisms 302 a, 302 b may include one or more of: a zipper, a hook and loop type fastener, snaps, buttons, or any other type of closing mechanism. The first closing mechanism 302 a and the second closing mechanism 302 b may be the same type of mechanism, e.g., such as a zipper as shown, or different types of closing mechanisms may be employed for the different compartments 200 a, 200 d. The closing mechanisms 302 a, 302 b may be concealed underneath a headband 320 (as shown in FIG. 3C) of the headgear 100. The headband 320 attaches to a circumferential edge of the headgear 100 and folds inward over a bottom portion of the plurality of contiguous panels 110 a-f. In another example, the compartments 200 may not have a closing mechanism 302. In yet another example, the compartments 200 may include a piece of securement netting or extra fabric that overlaps an opening to the compartment 200 to hold valuables within the compartment 200.

FIG. 3B illustrates a bottom-side view of an embodiment of the headgear 100 with the two compartments 200 a, 200 d in an open position. In this FIG. 3B, the enclosure mechanisms 302 a-b, e.g., the zippers, are open and unzipped revealing an inside of the compartments 200 a, 200 d. The zippers 302 a, 302 b are sealable at a lower edge along a circumference of the headgear 100. As seen in FIG. 3B, the fabric covering 300 a of compartment 200 a includes a seam 310 a parallel to the seam 120 b between the two contiguous panels 110 a-b. Similarly, the fabric covering 300 b of compartment 200 b includes a seam 310 b parallel to the middle seam 120 f of the two contiguous panels 110 e-f. The inside of a compartment 200 is limited to the seams of that compartment 200 v and does not flow into any other compartment. The inside of a compartment 200 may include a liner so that the inside may have different dimensions or shapes than the fabric 300. When two compartments 200 are included in the headgear 100, they need not be of equal size. For example, one compartment 200 may cover two contiguous panels, and another compartment may cover three of more contiguous panels.

FIG. 3C illustrates a side perspective view of an embodiment of a headgear 100, such as shown in FIGS. 3A-B. The enclosure mechanism 302 b of the compartment 200 d is partially visible. The enclosure mechanism 302 b is positioned under a headband 320. The headband 320 runs along a circumferential inside edge 140 of the headgear 100. The headband 320 may start at any point of the compartment 200 d so long as the enclosure mechanism 302 b is hidden behind the headband 320. The headband 320 may also be referred to in embodiments as a sweatband and the two designations may be used interchangeably.

In use, when the headband 320 is in an upright or unfolded position, the enclosure mechanism 302 b is visible and may be opened to access the inside of the compartment 200 d. With the headband is in a folded position, it covers a portion of a bottom portion of the panels 110 a-f. The enclosure mechanism 302 b may also be concealed beneath the headband 320. For example, a user with thumb and index finger may pull the headband 320 up to an unfolded position, open the zipper(s) 302 a-b for one or both compartments 200 a-b, insert items, close the zipper(s) 302 a-b, and fold the headband 320 back into a folded position to hide the zippers 302 a-b. A user's valuables, such as a credit card, driver license, or keys, may thus be stored and concealed within one or more compartments 200 of the headgear 100.

FIG. 3D illustrates a bottom-side view of an embodiment of the headgear 100 with three compartments 200 a, 200 c, 200 d in a closed position. As seen in FIG. 3D, the fabric 300 a of the first compartment 200 a includes a seam 310 a that runs parallel to the seam 120 b between the two contiguous panels 110 a-b. The fabric 300 b of the second compartment 200 d includes a seam 310 b that runs parallel to the middle seam 120 f of the two contiguous panels 110 e-f. And similarly, the fabric 300 c of the third compartment 200 c includes a seam 310 c that runs parallel to the middle seam 120 d of the two contiguous panels 110 c-d. Thus, the seams 120 between panels 110 are either visible or concealed by a parallel seam 310 on the fabric 300 of a compartment 200. The fabric 300 a, 300 b, 300 c of the compartments 200 a, 200 c, 200 d may include a same fabric with a same color as the inside surface of the headgear, e.g., the same fabric as the triangular panels 110 a-f. The compartments 200 a, 200 c, 200 d thus appear to be part of the inside surface of the headgear 100.

FIG. 4 illustrates a bottom-side view of another embodiment of a headgear 100 with one or two compartments 400. In this embodiment, the headgear 100 includes the first compartment 400 a that covers three contiguous triangular panels 110 a-c disposed on a right side of the headgear 100. Additionally or alternatively, the headgear 100 includes a second compartment 400 b that covers three contiguous triangular panels 110 d-f disposed on a left side of the headgear 100. The fabric 402 a of the first compartment 400 a is secured at a straight side by the seams 120 a and 120 d. In an embodiment, the seams 120 a, 120 d may be sewn as a single seam. The curved side of the fabric 402 a of the first compartment 400 a is secured at the circumferential edge 140 of the headgear 100. The fabric 402 a of the first compartment 400 a includes two seams, a first seam 410 a parallel to seam 120 b of the interior surface and a second seam 410 b parallel to seam 120 c of the interior surface. The compartment 400 a thus blends into the interior surface of the headgear 100.

The fabric 402 b of the second compartment 400 b is secured at a straight side by the seams 120 a and 120 d. Again, the seams 120 a, 120 d may be sewn as a single seam. The curved side of the fabric 402 b of the second compartment 400 b is also secured at the circumferential edge 140 of the headgear 100 on the right side. The fabric 402 b of the second compartment 400 b also includes two seams, a first seam 410 c parallel to seam 120 e of the interior surface and a second seam 410 d parallel to seam 120 d of the interior surface of the headgear 100. The second compartment 400 b may thus also blend into the interior surface of the headgear 100.

FIG. 5 illustrates a bottom-side view of another embodiment of a headgear 100 with one or two compartments 500. In this configuration, the headgear 100 includes a first compartment 500 a that covers at least two contiguous triangular panels 110 a, 100 f on a back side of the headgear 100. Additionally or alternatively, the headgear 100 includes a second compartment 500 b that covers at least two contiguous triangular panels 110 c, 100 d disposed on a front side of the headgear 100. The fabric 502 a of the first compartment 500 a is secured at a one side by the seam 120 b and on another side by seam 120 f. The curved side of the fabric 502 a is secured at the circumferential edge 140 of the headgear 100. The fabric 502 a of the first compartment 500 a includes a first seam 510 a parallel to seam 120 a of the interior surface of the headgear 100.

The second possible compartment 500 b includes fabric 502 b attached at one side to seam 120 c and attached at another side to seam 120 e. The fabric 502 b includes a seam 510 b parallel to seam 120 d of the interior surface of the headgear. The compartments 500 a, 500 b thus blend into the interior surface to the headgear 100 and are more difficult to detect.

FIG. 6A illustrates a bottom-side view of another embodiment of a headgear 100 with at least one compartment 600. The at least one compartment 600 covers three contiguous triangular panels 110 b-d disposed on the interior surface such that the compartment 600 lies partially on the right side and partially on the left side of the headgear 100. The fabric 602 of the compartment 600 is secured by the seams 120 b and 120 e. In an embodiment, the seams 120 b, 120 e may be sewn as a single seam. The curved side of the fabric 602 of the compartment 600 is secured at the circumferential edge 140 of the headgear 100. The fabric 602 of the first compartment 600 includes two seams, a first seam 610 a parallel to seam 120 c of the interior surface and a second seam 610 b parallel to seam 120 d of the interior surface. The compartment 600 thus blends into the interior surface of the headgear 100. Though not shown in FIG. 6 , the headgear 100 may additionally or alternatively include a compartment that covers two or more of the triangular panels 110 a, 100 e, 110 f disposed in the interior surface of the headgear 100.

A compartment of the headgear 100 may thus cover any two or more contiguous triangular panels 110 disposed in the interior surface. For each seam on the interior surface that is covered by the fabric, a parallel seam is included in the fabric of the compartment. The compartments thus look as part of the interior surface of the headgear 100.

FIG. 6B illustrates a bottom-side view of another embodiment of a headgear 100. In this embodiment, one compartment 620 covers the six panels 110 a-f disposed on the interior surface. The fabric 622 of the compartment 600 is secured by the seam along the circumferential edge 140 and the center point 130, such as a top button or rivet. In an embodiment, the fabric 622 of the compartment 620 includes seams 630 a-f parallel to the seams 120 a-f of the interior surface of the headgear 100. The compartment 620 may thus cover an interior surface of the headgear 100.

FIG. 6C illustrates a bottom-side view of another embodiment of a headgear 100. In this embodiment, one compartment 640 covers the four panels 110 b-e of the interior surface. The fabric 642 of the compartment 640 is secured by the seam along the circumferential edge 140 and the center point 130, such as a top button or rivet. In an embodiment, the fabric 642 of the compartment 640 includes seams 650 a-c parallel to the seams 120 c-e of the interior surface of the headgear 100. The compartment 640 may thus cover two or more panels.

FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of fabric 700 that may be used to form a compartment. The fabric 700 in FIG. 7 is formed to cover two contiguous triangular panels 110, as shown in FIG. 2 , FIGS. 3A-B, and FIG. 5 . For example, a first portion 702 a of the fabric 700 is sized and shaped to cover a first triangular panel 110, and a second portion 702 b is sized and shaped to cover a second triangular panel 110. A first side 704 a of the fabric 700 is sewn into a first seam 120 of the first triangular panel 110, e.g., the seam not attached to the second triangular panel. A second side 704 b of the fabric 700 is sewn into a second seam 120 of the second triangular panel 110, e.g., the seam not attached to the first triangular panel. The fabric 700 further includes a seam 710 or resemblance of a seam that runs parallel overtop a middle seam 120 that attaches the first triangular panel to the second triangular panel. The top 706 of the fabric 700, where the first side 704 a and second side 704 b intersect, may be secured under the center point 130.

In an embodiment, the first and second portions 702 a-b of the fabric 700 are preferably made of a same or similar material with a same or similar color as the first and second triangular panels 110 to blend into the interior surface of the headgear 100. However, when camouflage of the compartment is not desired, the fabric 700 may be a different material and color.

FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of fabric 800 that may be used to form a compartment. The fabric 800 in FIG. 8 is formed to cover three contiguous triangular panels 110, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 6 . For example, a first portion 802 a of the fabric 800 is sized and shaped to cover a first triangular panel 110, a second portion 802 b is sized and shaped to cover a second triangular panel 110, and a third portion 802 c is sized and shaped to cover a third triangular panel 110. A first straight side 804 a of the fabric 800 is sewn into a first seam 120 of the first triangular panel 110, e.g., the seam not attached to the second triangular panel and into a second seam 120 of the third triangular panel 110. The first seam of the first triangular panel 110 and the second seam of the third triangular panel 110 may be a same seam that runs along a diameter of the dome of the headgear 100. A second curved side 804 b of the fabric 800 is sewn into the circumferential edge 140 of the headgear 100. The fabric 800 further includes a first seam 810 a or resemblance of a seam that runs parallel overtop a middle seam 120 that attaches the first triangular panel to the second triangular panel. The fabric 800 further includes a second seam 810 b or resemblance of a seam that runs parallel overtop a middle seam 120 that attaches the second triangular panel to the third triangular panel.

In an embodiment, the first, second and third portions 802 a-c of the fabric 800 is preferably made of a same or similar material with a same or similar color as the first and second and third triangular panels 110 respectively to blend into the interior surface of the headgear 100. However, when camouflage of the compartment is not desired, the fabric 800 may be a different material and color.

FIGS. 9A-B illustrate an embodiment of another type of headgear 100 that may include one or more compartments. As shown in FIG. 9A, in this embodiment, the headgear 100 is a wide-brimmed hat, such as a bucket hat or boonie hat. The headgear 100 includes a dome 910 with one or more panels 900 a-d. A brim 908 extends outward from an outside edge 906 of the dome 910. The brim 908 runs around the entire circumference of the outside edge 906, though in other embodiments, the brim 908 may only extend partially around the outside edge 906.

FIG. 9B illustrates an embodiment of a bottom-side view of the headgear 100 of FIG. 9A. The headgear 100 includes a plurality of panels 900 a-f that are attached by seams 902 a-f and disposed in the dome 910. In this embodiment, the plurality of panels 900 a-f include triangular shaped panels, though the panels may include other shapes depending on the headgear 100. A first compartment 904 is shown covering the interior surface of panels 900 c and 900 d. The compartment 904 includes a seam 912 that covers and runs parallel over a seam between panel 900 c and panel 900 d inside the dome 910. An enclosure mechanism, such as a zipper, button, etc., may be hidden underneath band 920. Though only one compartment 904 is shown, the headgear 100 may include additional compartments.

FIG. 10A illustrates an embodiment of another type of headgear 100 that may include one or more compartments. In this embodiment, the headgear 100 is a wide-brimmed hat, such as a bucket hat or boonie hat. The headgear 100 includes a flat top 1002 attached to a first edge of a circular side panel 1004. A brim 908 extends outward from a second edge of the circular panel 1004. The brim 1006 extends around the entire circumference of the second edge of the circular panel 1004, though in other embodiments, the brim 1006 may only extend partially around the outside edge. A headband 1008 may be attached to the second edge of the circular panel 1004 and fold inward inside the headgear 100. In this example, the flat top 1002 includes a plurality of panels 1010 a-d attached by a first seam 1012 a and a second seam 1012 b. The first seam 1012 a and the second seam 1012 b are preferably perpendicular and extend across a diameter of the circular flat top 1002. In this embodiment, the plurality of panels 1010 a-d include triangular shaped panels, though the panels may include other shapes depending on the headgear 100.

FIG. 10B illustrates an embodiment of a bottom-side view of the headgear 100 of FIG. 10A. This headgear 100 includes at least one compartment 1020 that covers the panels 1010 a and 1010 d. The compartment 1020 includes a seam 1022 that covers and runs parallel over one portion of the seam 1012 a between panel 1010 a and panel 1010 d. An enclosure mechanism, such as a zipper, button, etc., may be hidden underneath the headband 1008. Though only one compartment 1020 is shown, the headgear 100 may include an additional compartment.

FIG. 11A illustrates an embodiment of a perspective view of yet another type of headgear 100 that may include one or more compartments. In this embodiment, the headgear 100 includes a duckbill type hat with a plurality of panels 1100 a-f attached by a plurality of seams 1110 a-f. In this duckbill type hat, the seams 1110 a-f intersect at a point 1120 on a dome 1122 of the headgear 100.

FIG. 11B illustrates an embodiment of a bottom-side view of the yet another type of headgear 100 that may include one or more compartments 1140. This headgear 100 includes at least one compartment 1140 that covers the two panels 1100 c-d. The compartment fabric 1142 includes a seam 1144 that covers and runs parallel over one portion of the seam 1110 a between panel 1100 a and panel 1100 f. An enclosure mechanism, such as a zipper, button, etc., may be hidden underneath the headband 1146. Though only one compartment 1140 is shown, the headgear 100 may include one or more additional compartments.

The headgear provided herein may thus include one or more compartments that are camoufloged for security. The headgear may include any type of hat that includes two or more panels attached by a seam in an interior dome. For example, the headgear may include a baseball cap, a bucket hat, a bonnie hat, a duckbill hat, a beret, etc. The headgear includes one or more compartments, e.g., wherein a compartment covers at least two panels, and the compartment fabric includes at least one seam that runs parallel to the seam attaching the at least two panels.

The headgear with the camouflaged compartment has many advantages. A traveler may want to store valuables and personal items in the one or more compartments. In another example, a user may want to store valuables during a physical activity such as walking, running, working out, going to the gym, etc. A user may go to the store, school, work, medical visits, among other everyday activities, while keeping valuables in the headgear. A user may wish to attend a festival or concert. For leisure activities, the headgear may be appropriate for activities such as going to the beach, the pool, fishing, staying at a hotel, hiking, horseback riding, dancing, cooking, birdwatching, gardening, and other leisurely activities. A user can thus perform various activities while storing valuables in a camouflaged compartment of the headgear. 

1. A headgear, comprising: a plurality of contiguous triangular panels disposed in an interior surface of the headgear, each triangular panel attached to its immediately adjacent triangular panels by a pair of seams; a compartment fabric that forms a compartment between an interior surface of the headgear and the compartment fabric, wherein the compartment fabric is attached to a first top seam of a first triangular panel of the plurality of triangular panels and a second bottom seam of a second triangular panel of the plurality of triangular panels and covers the first and second triangular panels, and wherein the compartment fabric includes a compartment seam that runs parallel to a middle seam between the first triangular panel and the second triangular panel; and a closing mechanism attached to the compartment fabric and positioned at a panel edge along a circumference edge enabling sealing of the compartment.
 2. The headgear of claim 1, wherein the compartment fabric is attached to the circumference edge of the headgear.
 3. The headgear of claim 2, wherein vertices of the plurality of triangular panels meet at a center point of the headgear and wherein edges opposite the vertices of each of the plurality of triangular panels are positioned along the circumference edge of the headgear.
 4. The headgear of claim 1, wherein the closing mechanism is one of: a zipper, a hook and loop fastener device, at least one button, or at least one snap.
 5. The headgear of claim 4, wherein the closing mechanism is positioned beneath a headband attached to the circumference edge of the headgear.
 6. The headgear of claim 1, further comprising: a second compartment fabric that forms a second compartment between the interior surface of the headgear and the second compartment fabric, wherein the second compartment fabric is attached to a first top seam of a third triangular panel of the plurality of triangular panels and a second bottom seam of a fourth triangular panel of the plurality of triangular panels, and wherein the second compartment fabric includes a second compartment seam that runs parallel to a middle seam between the third triangular panel and the fourth triangular panel.
 7. The headgear of claim 1, wherein the plurality of contiguous triangular panels includes at least four contiguous triangular panels.
 8. The headgear of claim 1, wherein the compartment fabric includes a seam positioned parallel to the second middle seam of the contiguous first and second triangular panels.
 9. A headgear, comprising: a plurality of panels disposed in an interior surface of the headgear; and a compartment fabric that covers at a first panel and at least a second, contiguous panel of the plurality of panels to form a compartment between the interior surface of the headgear and the compartment fabric, wherein the compartment fabric includes at least one compartment seam that runs parallel to a middle seam that attaches the first panel to the second, contiguous panel.
 10. The headgear of claim 9, further comprising: a closing mechanism attached to the at least one compartment fabric enabling sealing of the at least one compartment.
 11. The headgear of claim 10, wherein the closing mechanism is positioned beneath a headband along a circumference edge of the interior surface of the headgear.
 12. The headgear of claim 11, wherein the at least one compartment fabric is attached to the circumference edge of the interior surface of the headgear.
 13. The headgear of claim 12, wherein the compartment fabric is attached to a first seam of the first panel and a second seam of the second panel.
 14. The headgear of claim 9, wherein the plurality of panels are triangular shaped panels and wherein vertices of the plurality of panels meet at a center point of the headgear and wherein panel edges opposite the vertices of the plurality of triangular panels are positioned along a circumference edge of the headgear.
 15. The headgear of claim 9, further comprising: a second compartment fabric that covers a third panel and a fourth panel of the plurality of panels to form a second compartment between the interior surface of the headgear and the second compartment fabric, wherein the second compartment fabric is attached to a first seam of the third panel and a second seam of the fourth panel, and wherein the second compartment fabric includes a second compartment seam that runs parallel to a middle seam between the third panel and the fourth panel.
 16. A headgear, comprising: a plurality of contiguous panels disposed in the headgear, each panel separated from its immediately adjacent panels by a pair of seams; and a compartment fabric that covers at least a first, second and third panels of the plurality of contiguous panels to form a compartment between an interior surface of the headgear and the compartment fabric, wherein the compartment fabric includes a first compartment seam that runs parallel to a first middle seam between the first panel and the second panel and a second compartment seam that runs parallel to a second middle seam between the second panel and the third panel.
 17. The headgear of claim 16, further comprising: a closing mechanism attached to the compartment fabric enabling sealing of the compartment.
 18. The headgear of claim 17, further comprising: a headband that attaches to a circumferential edge of the headgear and folds inward over a bottom portion of the plurality of contiguous panels, wherein the closing mechanism is positioned beneath the headband.
 19. The headgear of claim 16, wherein the compartment fabric is attached to a first seam of the first panel and a second seam of the third panel.
 20. The headgear of claim 16, wherein the plurality of contiguous panels are triangular shaped panels and wherein vertices of the plurality of contiguous triangular panels meet at a center point of the headgear and wherein panel edges opposite the vertices of the plurality of triangular panels are positioned along a circumference edge of the headgear. 